Chess960 tactic on g1 (f1)
c9-16097Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
30. Rg1+ Qg3 31. Rxg3+ Kf7 32. Qg6+ Kf8 33. Qg8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g1 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to g3 (#2).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Qg3, then Rxg3+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #263.
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